iStory:Purpose/chapter summaries

The following is a list of chapters of the Purpose volume of the iStory, with summaries and appearances noted. The summaries below are for each chapter, and explain what must happen in order for the reader to complete the story successfully.

Chapter 902

John Mulligan is a man without purpose. His job at Primatech once offered a sense of stability, but ever since the Company met its sudden demise, Mulligan's been at loose ends. He tried living with other specials as part of a faction, but found that he had no stomach for that kind of life. Mulligan had just decided to return to his old life in New York City's corporate sector, when a man named Samuel called...

John Mulligan finds a paper in his pocket. It seems to be written about himself and by an evolved human. It says that his experience could offer them a great deal and though it is risky, it is a risk worth taking. With Samuel's invitation still fresh, John decides to see the carnival.

In the carnival, he observes everything, the entrances and the exits and imagines what the Company would do here in old days. John tells Samuel that he belonged to factions before but they were not in the open like time, which also makes them vulnerable to attacks. Samuel implies that they know how to hide and wishes to be able to rewind time long enough, to fix his own mistakes. Samuel goes on telling that John can find redemption in there and that they would accept him as he is. John finds Samuel too persuasive and doubts whether he is one of the people who forces thoughts. John says that he is not providing him with the whole story, that he has something up his sleeve. Samuel denies and says that he needs a purpose. John is convinced but he understands that Samuel is only a very good orator.

He asks to be shown around and asks how can he be employed there. While Samuel is listing the possibilities, a carny, Josh, attacks him. He rewinds time and dodges the attack, Josh falls into the mud. Suddenly, Josh's brother, Evan, attacks him, but John easily dodges the attacks too. Samuel intervenes and stops the fight saying that John is their guest. Josh exclaims that he is an agent and is here to take everyone into custody. John denies it and says that the Company was destroyed long ago. As the crowd seeks answers, he goes on telling that he is not taking anyone in.

Chapter 903

Despite an invitation, Mulligan found himself to be an extremely unwelcome guest at the Carnival - after he was recognized as a former Primatech agent. When things got ugly, Mulligan decided to wash his hands of the whole thing. But then he learned that the love of his life, Gail Bowman was living at the Carnival with her family... Now the man without a purpose has something to focus on.

Chapter 904

As he tries to determine his own purpose, John Mulligan has found himself being pulled into the purposes of everyone around him. The Watcher seems to have similar goals, but his motives are completely suspect. Noah and Lauren need his help and on top of that, Angela Petrelli's number is coming up on caller ID...

Chapter 905

A few days ago, Mulligan was just kicking off his new life in his hometown, New York City, about to give his old life plan - before he knew Primatech even existed - a go. Back in the day, it was climbing the corporate ladder, working in the heady world of Manhattan PR... the simple life. But when you've got an evolved ability, can life ever be simple? If the last week is any proof, then the answer is no. And as it stands right now, Mulligan's life has swerved recklessly in a very dangerous direction. In the aftermath of H.R.G.'s botched Carnival raid, Mulligan finds himself in the fight of his life, facing off against Bo, Pearl, Chris Bowman, and of course, ever in the shadows, The Watcher...

Chapter 906

Convinced that the love of his life (happily married carnie Gail Bowman) was in danger, John Mulligan made it his business to team up with his ex-partner Lauren to take down Samuel Sullivan. Unfortunately, he also found himself in bed with The Watcher, who true to his nature, turned on Mulligan like quicksilver. Luckily, Mulligan was able to block The Watcher's powers, so when the inevitable attack finally came, they were both standing on equal ground. At least until the very ground shifted out from under them...